Johnny Dodds With Chicago Footwarmers - Ballin The Jack Grandmas Ball

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Review by Gérald Géronimi

"Ballin The Jack Grandmas Ball" by Johnny Dodds With Chicago Footwarmers is a lively and energetic album that showcases the talents of this talented jazz ensemble. The album features a variety of jazz standards and original compositions, all performed with a high level of skill and enthusiasm.

The album kicks off with the upbeat and catchy "Ballin' The Jack," which sets the tone for the rest of the record. Other standout tracks include "Perdido Street Blues," "Wild Man Blues," and "Buddy Burton's Jazz."

Throughout the album, Dodds and his bandmates demonstrate their mastery of their instruments, with tight and intricate arrangements that showcase their individual talents as well as their ability to work together as a cohesive unit. The interplay between the various instruments is particularly impressive, with each member of the band given ample opportunity to shine.

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Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
Grandma's Ball
Ballin' The Jack

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GRANDMA'S BALL by Johnny Dodds Chicago Footwarmers SWING MUSIC SERIES
The Chicago Footwarmers - Ballin' The Jack
The Chicago Footwarmers : Grandma's Ball 1927 (Dodds, Blythe)

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Catalog Numbers

HC 23

Labels

Hot Jazz Club Of America

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Formats

  • Shellac
  • 10"
  • 78 RPM
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Credits

RoleCredit
ClarinetJohnny Dodds
CornetNatty Dominique
PianoJimmy Blythe
WashboardJimmy Bertrand

Notes

Side A is credited to "Clark" but song was written by Jim Burris and Chris Smith

About Johnny Dodds With Chicago Footwarmers

American jazz & blues clarinetist, born 12 April 1892, he grew up in New Orleans. Largely self taught, Dodds gained valuable early experience with such legendary bands as the Eagle and the Tuxedo. Years (ca.)1911 to 1916 found him working with trombonist . By 1920 he had moved north to Chicago to join celebrated . His first recordings came with this band in 1923, followed by a concentrated period before the great Depression which included recordings with and with . With the economic collapse of 1928, and Dodds, not shifting to New York as did many of his contemporaries, was no longer playing in the spotlight. Remaining in Chicago he recorded just a few sides in the 1930's and died of a cerebral hemorrhage in 1940. He was brother of the jazz drummer , and also played alto & soprano saxophone Born : April 12, 1892 in Waveland, Mississippi. Died : August 08, 1940 in Chicago, Illinois.

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Summary by Gérald Géronimi

"Ballin The Jack Grandmas Ball" is a must-listen for jazz fans, and a great introduction to the talents of Johnny Dodds and the Chicago Footwarmers. With its infectious energy and impressive musicianship, this is an album that is sure to leave listeners tapping their toes and wanting more.

Comments

Excellent...beautyfull....a talent...!!!
Johnny Dodds sound omnipotent on this one!
a wild grandma
who played the trumpet? Great stuff.
Dodds was a wildman!